Spraying from the RTV?

[David69]

Not too much trouble with the engine . I did keep the engine oil changed . It would loose prime if I let the roller pump run dry of water though
It looks like that hose on the bottom of the tank could catch stuff and possibly cause trouble if the fitting on the bottom of the tank got in a bind. Hate to say it but am thinking it would be more suitable for a "no stick" situation. I remember well, backing up on night and forgetting it was there..... broke my tail light on the engine. That is when I went to the boat trailer lights with a clear bottom for visibility at night. also needed a "jack or can" to put it on because with a load of water and the engine ,the tongue got heavy. collie

Thanks Collie!

 

[D&D Farm]

Basically, there are two types of spraying.....A boom is greet for spraying a pasture by going in swaths up and down or back and forth covering a given area.....Even if the ground is rough if the speed is kept down it does a good job as the sprayer can be controlled as to how much is put on by the speed of application..........
Be careful of the motor of the spray unit as one used for intermittent operation design can be burnt out by constant use.......Also make sure the motor puts out enough GPM
A hand held sprayer is great for spot spraying once you have killed off most of the vegattion......this way one doesn't put so much stuff that is bad for the environment; but also one doesn't waste so much of high dollar materials.....We use the hand held a lot for fence lines and the side of the road/driveway

For your use, the mulch itself will keep a lot of vegetation down and then a spot sprayer is going to take care of what does break through......Once you grade the trail with a blade behind your tractor, if you want it smooth enough to take out any "bounce" it will be good for the occasional old lady on an ATV......on and on

God bless......Dennis

 

[ovrszd]

You have a good point! The majority of the spraying will be on level ground about 2 acres that was recently cleared from overgrown Scotch Broom and Black berries. I want to spray it to keep it down and then replant it eventually into pasture. The roads are on steeper terrain through the timber. I am not too worried about that. I do like the idea of disconnecting from the unit and going about my other business with the RTV. Chemicals are corrosive and I like the idea of it way back behind me. The pic above is that level ground.

Ahhh. I totally understand and agree. I'd want a trailer also. Maybe accompanied by a 10-15 gallon wand sprayer to assist on the rougher trails.

I'd probably want a 6ft or larger boom too. That might require something larger than the small 2.2 gpm electric pumps?

Interested to see what you come up with.

 

[David69]

Basically, there are two types of spraying.....A boom is greet for spraying a pasture by going in swaths up and down or back and forth covering a given area.....Even if the ground is rough if the speed is kept down it does a good job as the sprayer can be controlled as to how much is put on by the speed of application..........
Be careful of the motor of the spray unit as one used for intermittent operation design can be burnt out by constant use.......Also make sure the motor puts out enough GPM
A hand held sprayer is great for spot spraying once you have killed off most of the vegattion......this way one doesn't put so much stuff that is bad for the environment; but also one doesn't waste so much of high dollar materials.....We use the hand held a lot for fence lines and the side of the road/driveway

For your use, the mulch itself will keep a lot of vegetation down and then a spot sprayer is going to take care of what does break through......Once you grade the trail with a blade behind your tractor, if you want it smooth enough to take out any "bounce" it will be good for the occasional old lady on an ATV......on and on

God bless......Dennis

Thanks D&D..Makes GOOD sense. Much appreciated.

 

[D&D Farm]

Next comes what type of herbicide you want to put down. A long lasting that will keep on going....A selective type that will kill broadleaf but not grasses......A nuke everything but goes away quickly...... lol... open one door and another is there in front of you to figure out the combination to.... life is great..... God bless....Dennis

 

[David69]

Next comes what type of herbicide you want to put down. A long lasting that will keep on going....A selective type that will kill broadleaf but not grasses......A nuke everything but goes away quickly...... lol... open one door and another is there in front of you to figure out the combination to.... life is great..... God bless....Dennis

Any suggestions?

 

[jonpbarker]

David,
I do lots of spraying with my Rtv. I pay guys to spray my pastures (big terra gators)....and a Cropduster because terra gator can't get in the gate at one place. Then I spray miles of fence line and misc brush. I started out with a 40 gallon fimco sprayer with pistol grip wand and that worked for 3 years or so. Then I went to a 60 gallon fimco with a 30ft boom less sprayer (also has a pistol style wand. I added a fimco remote control...so I can turn the boomless unit off and on as I drive. It fits in the back of the Rtv1140 well and I also keep a 2" Honda pump in the back, a hose and a fertilizer style filter so I can pump out of bayou (because some pastures don't have a well). I bought the 60 gallon boom less sprayer from valley vet.com. I mix 60 gallons water...1.5 pint remedy...3 quarts grazon p&d...and 1.5 pint surfactant. It knocks that brush back. On another note...another rancher and I purchased a Big John mist blower lately...but I will only be able to use it at a very remote place I have and after crops in that region have been cut due to drift.

I could only find one pic with the sprayer in the Rtv...when my son was cutting trees....you may have to zoom in to see it.

 

[bordercollie]

David, what are you wanting to control? I have a restricted use license so use some of the selective chemicals more for pasture and growing grasses. If you have trees you like, you will have to be careful there because some herbicides will take out even a mighty oak. collie

 

[David69]

David,
I do lots of spraying with my Rtv. I pay guys to spray my pastures (big terra gators)....and a Cropduster because terra gator can't get in the gate at one place. Then I spray miles of fence line and misc brush. I started out with a 40 gallon fimco sprayer with pistol grip wand and that worked for 3 years or so. Then I went to a 60 gallon fimco with a 30ft boom less sprayer (also has a pistol style wand. I added a fimco remote control...so I can turn the boomless unit off and on as I drive. It fits in the back of the Rtv1140 well and I also keep a 2" Honda pump in the back, a hose and a fertilizer style filter so I can pump out of bayou (because some pastures don't have a well). I bought the 60 gallon boom less sprayer from valley vet.com. I mix 60 gallons water...1.5 pint remedy...3 quarts grazon p&d...and 1.5 pint surfactant. It knocks that brush back. On another note...another rancher and I purchased a Big John mist blower lately...but I will only be able to use it at a very remote place I have and after crops in that region have been cut due to drift.

I could only find one pic with the sprayer in the Rtv...when my son was cutting trees....you may have to zoom in to see it.

Thanks for the good info. On your Fimco's were they 12 V pumps?

 

[jonpbarker]

Yes sir...both 12 volt. The 60 gallon won't fit in my Rtv 1140 unless the bed is in the larger mode. The 40 gallon would fit in the Rtv with the bed in the smaller mode. I found a pic of the 40 gallon...(it didn't have the boomless sprayer)....and I mounted 2 4x6's to it and cut them just smaller than the bed so it wouldn't slide around.

 

[David69]

David, what are you wanting to control? I have a restricted use license so use some of the selective chemicals more for pasture and growing grasses. If you have trees you like, you will have to be careful there because some herbicides will take out even a mighty oak. collie

My primary goal is to rid the Scotch Broom problem. It is a big nuisance here in the Pacific Northwest. I plan to spray this woody stem beast before it returns. Here are some before and after pics of the broom and then after mulching it down.

 

[David69]

Yes sir...both 12 volt. The 60 gallon won't fit in my Rtv 1140 unless the bed is in the larger mode. The 40 gallon would fit in the Rtv with the bed in the smaller mode. I found a pic of the 40 gallon...(it didn't have the boomless sprayer)....and I mounted 2 4x6's to it and cut them just smaller than the bed so it wouldn't slide around.

Did you find the 12 V adequate for pressure and endurance (life span)

 

[David69]

You have some nice equipment! Notice all Kubota's

 

[David69]

and I mounted 2 4x6's to it and cut them just smaller than the bed so it wouldn't slide around.

Good idea.

What about over spray on the back end of the RTV a problem?

 

[jonpbarker]

The 12 volt works fine.

We have some kubotas and some case ih here on the farm. If you drive the case ih with the new "suspended" cab and air ride seats...you will throw rocks at the Kubota tractors. Kubota makes good stuff though....

 

[bordercollie]

I would check then, with your county agent. There is bound to be a herbicide perfect for you.
Down here in the deep south, I use Pastora, Grazon P+D, along with a cocktail of Roundup. and try to put out a 20 gallon per acre mix with the roller pump sprayer. This is for pasture though and I stay away from trees I like. I also have a smut grass spray I use (Valpar)but it is murder for trees so I dislke it. That is where my weed wiper came into use. 50/50 Roundup and wipe away. (It will get the smut grass and then, since it is contact only, trees are safe.) I spray my fence lines with the 12 v sprayer I carry in back of the bota. collie

 

[David69]

I would check then, with your county agent. There is bound to be a herbicide perfect for you.
Down here in the deep south, I use Pastora, Grazon P+D, along with a cocktail of Roundup. and try to put out a 20 gallon per acre mix with the roller pump sprayer. This is for pasture though and I stay away from trees I like. I also have a smut grass spray I use (Valpar)but it is murder for trees so I dislke it. That is where my weed wiper came into use. 50/50 Roundup and wipe away. (It will get the smut grass and then, since it is contact only, trees are safe.) I spray my fence lines with the 12 v sprayer I carry in back of the bota. collie

Excellent ..thanks Collie

 

[jonpbarker]

Collie is right....my spray ratios etc came from the county agent. And every area is different. Seems the hardest thing to control down here on the gulf coast is the McCartney rose. I wish God would have left it off of this planet!

You also asked about the over spray on the Kubota...i wash everything off after use...and run about 10 gallons of water thru the sprayer to clean out.

 

[David69]

Collie is right....my spray ratios etc came from the county agent. And every area is different. Seems the hardest thing to control down here on the gulf coast is the McCartney rose. I wish God would have left it off of this planet!

You also asked about the over spray on the Kubota...i wash everything off after use...and run about 10 gallons of water thru the sprayer to clean out.

Looking at this one..Craigslist: 200 gallon Hypro Sprayer, Was used in hazelnut orchard. Has a boom off the back and also a hand wand. 2 in. Ball hook up. Powered hydraulically thru the remote on your tractor. What do you think?

 

[jonpbarker]

Im not sure the Rtv hydraulics would run that pump...but if you had a tractor it would prob be a good deal. I would personally make them hook it up and show me it works before I bought it.

Just my opinion.